Pernod Ricard: brands it owns and its ownership tree
Pernod Ricard (EPA: RI) is a publicly listed company headquartered in Paris, France that owns 11 consumer brands, and has 2 recorded transactions.[1]
Pernod Ricard was created in 1975 by the merger of two French anise-spirit rivals and grew by acquisition into the second-largest spirits group in the world, notably through the break-ups of Seagram in 2001 and Allied Domecq in 2005.
Pernod Ricard bought V&S Group, the Swedish state-owned owner of Absolut, for €5.626 billion in a privatisation auction. Absolut immediately became one of the group's largest brands and remains among the best-selling vodkas in the world.
Pernod Ricard acquired Allied Domecq for about £7.4 billion, bidding jointly with Fortune Brands, which took several of the brands to satisfy competition authorities. The purchase made Pernod Ricard the second largest spirits group in the world behind Diageo.
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Frequently asked questions
What brands does Pernod Ricard own?
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Pernod Ricard owns 11 consumer brands tracked here, including Absolut, Ricard, The Glenlivet, Havana Club, Jameson and Beefeater.
Is Pernod Ricard a French company?
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Yes. Pernod Ricard is headquartered in Paris, France and was founded in 1975.
Who owns Pernod Ricard?
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Pernod Ricard is a publicly listed company owned by its shareholders; it trades as RI on the EPA.
What was Pernod Ricard's most recent acquisition?
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The most recent completed acquisition recorded here is Absolut on 23 July 2008.
Sources (3) & corrections
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